17 May,2018 05:40 AM IST | Kathmandu | IANS
Two pilots were killed after a cargo aircraft of the Makalu Airlines crashed in Nepal on Wednesday, authorities said. The plane had gone missing early on Wednesday. The crash was discovered in Humla district nearly four hours later, Xinhua news agency reported.
Both the pilot and the co-pilot on board were killed. Preparations are underway to airlift their bodies to Kathmandu, said an airport official.
ALSO READ
Israel's attacks on Gaza a collective punishment: Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly
UK's new 'world first' laws crack down on smart gadget cyber attacks
UK PM Sunak reappoints Indian-origin academic to Natural History Museum Board
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo: Airport sources
Antony Blinken says Israel must still do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza
"We are yet to ascertain the cause of the crash. An investigation will be soon launched," he said.
The plane with the two crew members had taken off from Surkhet for Humla's Simikot at 6.12 a.m.
It was scheduled to land at 6.55 a.m., but it lost contact just a few minutes before landing, according to the air traffic control.
Humla is one of the remotest districts in Karnali region. The district is accessible only by small aircrafts.
Wednesday's crash comes nearly two months after a US-Bangla aircraft crashed in the Tribhuvan International Airport, killing 51 people and injuring over a dozen.
Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates
